Ancient Rome - Third Samnite War 298 bce

An important trade and transportation hub along the Vulturnus River, this access point plays a critical role in connecting Nola to other Samnite settlements and the broader region. It serves as a bustling market for the movement of valuable goods, including exquisite pottery and abundant agricultural products, which bolster Nola’s significance in local commerce.

A lively riverside setting with wooden docks extending into the Vulturnus River, where merchants haggle over pottery and baskets of produce under a bright sun, surrounded by lush greenery and distant hills.